Dog bites FB woman in face

A pit bull was surrendered by its owners last week after reportedly biting a woman in Fort Bragg, the Fort Bragg Police Department reported.

According to Lt. John Naulty, officers responded to the Lighthouse Foursquare Church on North McPherson Street shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday, March 6, when it was reported that a pit bull terrier had bitten a woman in the face.

"She was treated by Fort Bragg Ambulance, but refused further treatment," Naulty said, adding that he believed the woman was not seriously injured.

He said the owners of the dog were a transient couple that had come to the church, along with many other people, for the free meal being provided at that time.

When officers responded to the church, the owners told them that the dog tried to attack three other people, including a small child, and managed to bite the woman before being restrained.

"The dog bit the owners the day before, and it was out of control (at the church)," Naulty said, describing the couple as "very cooperative," and explaining that they surrendered ownership of the dog to the FBPD.

"We were fortunate to have a Mendocino County Animal Control Officer on the coast, and the dog was transported to the shelter in Ukiah," he said, adding that he did not know what has happened to the dog since.

Officials at the Mendocino County animal shelter could not be reached for comment.